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Wow, it’s been a year!

Perry — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:02:40 +0000

and I’ve learned so much! One thing is that I’ll never be that sit down and write something every day person.
It’s been a big learning year. Learning about where I want to go… on so many levels.
Artistically I’m appreciating many comments about the spiritually seen in both my painting and photography. It’s hard to think of myself as a religious person. As a Unitarian Universalist I accept all faiths and paths to how one defines god. I vehemently reject the intolerance which is attached to so many orthodox faiths. So I’m enjoying bringing more power to the goddeses and gods that inhabit my work. So often, like in the photo Poseidon’s Hand, the image surprises me as I edited. It is as if the goddesses were doing their thing!
I’m finding my heroes working their way into my work. Being as passionate about politics as I am you will start seeing more of those forces finding their painterly voice. (Just recently Ted Kennedy’s face appeared in the granite behind a waterfall.)
I’m still trying to find my market. I like going to the art fairs and outdoors shows just for the simple honest interaction with people. Where to go in 2011? There’s nothing more cool than that little 3 year old girl who studied my kayak goddess painting, then quite seriously looked at me and asked “how did you do that?” I could see in her parents that she would not lack paints and encouragement.
I wish I didn’t have to deal with the whole business thing. You know the book keeping and files and stuff. It’s just distracting. The last time I ran a business I had a pencil and a ledger pad. hmmm. I think I still have that ledger pad.
OK, now I need to get my act together and post some new work!

Happy Holidays!

Perry — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:49:09 +0000

First let me thank you for letting me know that so pictures aren’t uploading on all screens. I’m working on that!
Second thank you for being out there, at the shows and all your supports and encouragement. It’s great that so many appreciate the visual arts and enjoy my vision. I have always believed that art is about communication. Without you, my work wouldn’t be complete.

Happy Thanksgiving

Perry — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:04:58 +0000

Thank you thanksgiving. Friends always inspire me to express myself more.

Upcoming Shows!!

Perry — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:27:56 +0000

hey, I’ve been very focused and excited about the new photography I’m doing. I’m also getting in gear to go to the Featherstone Flea and Fine Arts Market on Tuesdays in August.

Order your calendar before July 20 and save! Only $20 each. ($5 shipping) You may send me a check or pay through my web site.

I’ll be ordering my 2012 calendar this week with lots of the new impressionistic photography you’ll see in my “painted photographs section!

This is exciting I’ll be showing at three shows in the next 6 weeks.
The Nov 6,7 weekend in Laconia, NH with some late leaf peepers and those who always love NH!

Then, the Weekend of Dec 3,4,5 in Hartford Ct.
Come see me.
Along with my original paintings and a stock of photos I’ll have 2100 calendars, mouse pads and note cards.

I’ve lots of new work not posted yet!

Buy Now!!!

Perry — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:31:59 +0000

Hey folks I have found two new quick and easy ways to order copies of my art work at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/perry-conley.html

or calendars, cards,mouse pads and who knows what: http://www.cafepress.com/waterlifearts or you can just contact me and let me know what you’d like!

My First Calendar is Coming soon!

Perry — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:50:54 +0000

I’m about to order my 2011 calendars, including 13 of my favorite photos and paintings. The price will be $25. You may hit the “buy now” button to order early. $3 for shipping and handling per order.

Livin’ the dream!

Perry — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:40:49 +0000

Ok, Maine is HOT, and it seems that we can work up a sweat by inhaling and exhaling. I imagine if it’s this hot on the Maine coast folks inland must be toasting. Kate and I are taking a Starbucks air/internet break with plans for a sunset paddle.
Showing at the fair was hard work and great fun. I decided that my business motto is “living the dream!” Now, I’m recovering, taking new amazing photos and getting ready for next weekend at Wells, ME.

Thank you, Mass Rehab!

Perry — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:50:23 +0000

Some days are just powerful! June 11, 2010; The day after my youngest hit the 18 year milestone as a high school graduate, and my priority of attention focus became a little more mine!
Ready.Set.Go! was a conference sponsored by Ma Rehab for employers of people with disabilities. Itâ€™s always hard as an artist/business person to know how much publicly to speak about your disabilities but you must to honor those giving you a helping hand to be able to concentrate on our abilities. Thatâ€™s what this conference was all about; honoring the employers who looked beyond disabilities, and hired people for their abilities.
I heard about the Western Mass Artists with Disabilities (now Artists Beyond Challenges â€¦ ABC) a while ago and joined. Itâ€™s hard to get a business going. All help accepted. Recently they forwarded an invitation from the Mass Rehab commission to submit art to be used as gifts for the speakers at their conference. My photo of the â€œImpex on the Connecticut with Cloudsâ€ was selected. An honor! I was asked to come and bring some work to share. Well, it seemed an opportunity worthy of the drive to Boston and it was! I felt a bit like a celebrity!
I was so inspired by the comments on my work. And surprised about how much support there was for my abstract painting! It just makes me want my brushes!
The obstacles that come with a disability can be so discouraging at times but no one can be more inspiring by example than State Commissioner Carr, who has been paralyzed from the neck down since he was 17. Heâ€™s an amazing example of staying focused on what he can do!
Iâ€™d like to thank all those who have encouraged me and others, to be able to use our abilities; and most importantly to succeed on our abilities regardless of our disabilities. Diagnosed or not, isnâ€™t that what defines all of us?

Paradise City

Perry — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:04:33 +0000

If if you love art and fine crafts, be sure to get to the Paradise City Arts Festival this Memorial Day weekend. It’s at the Tri-County Fair Grounds. Love the work they display! They also have such good displays and the artists (who weren’t busy at the moment) were so helpful with their information.

Decisions, Decisions!!!

Perry — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:05:56 +0000

While I prepare for the art shows, I’m building my digital files. Wow, digital has made a photographer’s life so much more sane! But soon I’ll need to select images to print for the art shows and gallery displays… and framing! Ugh, Any advice out there?
Should I go wildlife?
Can I mix wildlife and Painted photos and what about exhibiting my paintings with the photos and all these different styles???
I need advice!